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The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags

MIT Technology ReviewThursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags
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On July 3, as a heat wave swept the region, New York State’s grid imported 52 gigawatt-hours of electricity from Canada—enough to meet about 9% of its total electricity demand that day. Some of that power shuttled in on a 339-mile power line stretching from Quebec to Queens called the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE).

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What happened

On July 3, as a heat wave swept the region, New York State’s grid imported 52 gigawatt-hours of electricity from Canada—enough to meet about 9% of its total electricity demand that day. Some of that power shuttled in on a 339-mile power line stretching from Quebec to Queens called the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE).

Why it matters

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Timeline

  1. MIT Technology Review published: The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to New York and Power.

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